Janet Carole (Bright) Kohli died Jan. 4, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Janet was born in Findlay on Dec. 10, 1937, to the late Weldon and Hilda (Rangler) Bright.
A sister, Doris (Dick) Barchent and a brother Bob (Martha) Bright preceded her in death. A brother, Charles (Sally) Bright survives.
Janet married Edward Kohli on May 12, 1957, and they were married 63 years. Edward survives, as well as three children; Carole (Mark) Petersen of Wauseon, John (Kira) Kohli of Pandora and Barbara (Stephen) Scott also of Pandora.
Janet was preceded in death by one son, Chris Kohli of Findlay. Janet is also survived by grandchildren: Michael (Annie) Gill of Findlay, Stephen (Rachel) Gill of Worthington, Jaden and Owen Kohli of Pandora and Myah and Taryn Scott also of Pandora. Several nieces and nephews and great-grandchildren are also survivors.
Janet and Edward moved to Pandora in 1965 where they became active members of St. John Mennonite Church. Janet taught many Bible studies in and around Findlay during the 1980s and 1990s including Reaching Women and Bible Study Fellowship.
Janet and Edward served together in Gideons International and did prison ministry for over 20 years.
Services will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at St John Mennonite Church in Pandora. A private graveside service will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Pandora.
Memorial gifts can be given to Bible Study Fellowship International at www.bsfinternational.org or St John Mennonite Church Mission Fund, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, Ohio, 45877.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, is handling arrangements.
